NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A low-sodium, low-cholesterol, weight-reducing diet is prescribed for an adult with heart disease. The nurse knows that he understands his diet when he chooses which of the following meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Baked skinless chicken and mashed potatoes are low in sodium and cholesterol, making them suitable for a heart-healthy diet. Stir-fried vegetables may contain high sodium sauces, tuna salad may include high-sodium dressings, and grilled steak is higher in cholesterol.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse is obtaining this client's health history, which question about pain is least helpful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about pain medications is less critical in the acute MI setting compared to timing, location, and triggers, which guide diagnosis and urgency.
Question 3 of 5
When gathering nursing assessment data, which finding will adults with chronic cardiac diseases most frequently, the client is a good treatment.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbed fingertips are common in chronic cardiac diseases due to chronic hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
Please indicate with an X the best anatomic area for the nurse to auscultate mitral valve sounds.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitral valve sounds are best heard at the apex (fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line).
Question 5 of 5
Based on the client's complaint, the nurse would expect the pain to have which possible effect on the vital signs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing pulse rate due to stress response.